In response to questions about what the NC Wildlife Resources Commission actually does, Dean provides an editorial showing some of the projects being carried out by the Commission. These include studying different strains of bass in order to improve bass fishing in the state; the establishment of silt controls for road builders which prevents loss of streams and rivers; the provision of seeds that can be planted for game populations; and hunting and boating safety programs.

Research has been examining objections voiced against hunting in an aim to provide dialogue between hunters and conservationists. The top reasons behind anti-hunting sentiment include endangering species and opposition to sport or trophy hunting. Understanding such sentiments can help produce better public education programs, procedures and enforcement policies.

Miles of east coast beaches are at a serious threat to erosion, which in turn threatens property owners, tourism, and habitat. Although there are several methods for stopping erosion, the constant, complex processes of energy produce a relentless pressure on the coastline. Simpson argues that solutions may lie in good flood plain and coastal zone planning.

A bill has been sent to the White House to designate the Chattanooga River, which winds through North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill also extends a moratorium on water resource projects in designated wild and scenic rivers.

The Eastern Wilderness Act of 1974 was approved by the US Senate. The Act designates 15 states as wilderness areas within the National Wilderness Preservation System; however, consequences of the act are its potential conflict with the Endangered Species Act.

Opening on Labor Day, North Carolina hunters can take their aim at doves in a split season: September to October and December to January. Hunters must also abide by bag limits and times of day specific to the bird.

A current lawsuit is pitting environmentalists against the Soil Conservation District and Drainage District sponsors of the Chicod Creek Small Watershed Project. As the project attempts to channelize 66 miles of the creek located in eastern North Carolina, environmentalists argue the project destroys fish and